Back on the wagon - snack ideas?

MrsFarrow

I’d started my weight loss journey and had great results. I lost 80 pounds after having my last son...or so I thought he was!

I was another 70-80 away from my ultimate goal, 50 away from my realistic goal, and got pregnant with my oopsie baby!

He’s 4 months old, I’m back to work, and my metabolism is noticeably different right now. He’s my 4th so I know the drill, I know it changes and such.

I’m struggling to find lower calorie, protein rich snacks and meals. I’m not breastfeeding so I don’t need the extra calories, but I’m finding myself feeling hungry much quicker than I likely should.

Protein was my buddy last time, what are your go to snacks and meals to make you feel fuller longer but not sacrifice calories or taste?

kommodevaran

Protein rich foods are meat, fish, eggs, beans and dairy. Grains, nuts and seeds also have some protein, and vegetables a little. But focusing too much on one nutrient can make you get too little of others, and it's a balanced and varied diet that makes you less hungry. Chances are you're not even more hungry, but bored, or tired, or stressed, so you're craving comfort. You can eat anything. If you feel lost, get a cookbook for inspiration. Use your taste preferences to guide you, and your common sense to decide, on what to eat.

BTW, your metabolism is fine; If you find yourself "hanging on to your weight", it's because your habits and situation and preferences and attitude have changed.

livingleanlivingclean

I actually feel more satisfied with bigger meals and no snacks... When I ate 6-7 "mini meals" a day I was constantly hungry!

It seemed scary initially - I thought I'd die of hunger - but it was surprisingly easy, and funny enough I love following an IF eating schedule.

admaarie

- Cottage cheese/Greek yogurt and fruit
- Hard boiled eggs with sriracha, salsa and black pepper
- crackers, lunch deli meat and some cheese
- Protein bars
- Having a meal with lots of protein (fish, chicken, tuna, etc)